What should I wear on my folder?
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What should I wear on my folder?
I commute 7 miles each way. Much of it is open road. I find I prefer to wear cycling gear, a bike top and the old lycra leggings. But when Im dressed like that I seem to get more pointing and laughing than usual. So tell me, do I look stupid togged up on a folder? Is that the sad truth? Or is it that the combination of an "athletic" me plus super cool folder are too exciting and these morons are covering their own inadequacy? Any opinions?
I must admit that I will continue to wear what the hell I like, bit I'm curious about what other foldies wear?
I must admit that I will continue to wear what the hell I like, bit I'm curious about what other foldies wear?
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I commute 7 miles each way. Much of it is open road. I find I prefer to wear cycling gear, a bike top and the old lycra leggings. But when Im dressed like that I seem to get more pointing and laughing than usual. So tell me, do I look stupid togged up on a folder? Is that the sad truth? Or is it that the combination of an "athletic" me plus super cool folder are too exciting and these morons are covering their own inadequacy? Any opinions?
I must admit that I will continue to wear what the hell I like, bit I'm curious about what other foldies wear?
I must admit that I will continue to wear what the hell I like, bit I'm curious about what other foldies wear?
Enjoy you ensemble.
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I suggest wearing your favorite superhero costume; preferably something with a cape...but not a long cape since it could get caught in the wheel. Since my Mantis is black, I would go with the Batman costume.
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^^^FYI,if you wear a Punisher costume,drivers might not buzz you.
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I wear road cycling gear . . . including lycra shorts.
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Continue to wear what you like and so what if you like an escaped mental patient.
Best thing to wear? A good pair of underwear is not to be underestimated.
Best thing to wear? A good pair of underwear is not to be underestimated.
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I ride dressed that way and never get points or laughs. Especially not when I am passing.
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Since you didn't include a picture we can only surmise, but I for one look WAY more like a clown when riding one of my folders or fat bikes in full Lycra regalia, than when riding a road bike, and am also more likely to get yelled or honked at. The only thing you might want to consider is what if someone were to burst into uncontrollable laughter after seeing you and crash into a child, or worse yet, a group of children; you should always think about the children, particularly the seemingly increasing number of which appear to be afflicted with Coulrophobia.
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If you feel self conscious about how you look, conform, comfortable street looking clothing that dries quickly can be changed out of, just have a good saddle interface.
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I don't care what others think either. I am awaiting the arrival of my first folder and I plan to wear the same thing I wear when on any of my bikes. American flag or patriotic Skulldana, cargo shorts in either khaki, green or brown, ventilated fishing shirt and hiking boots. I like to be able to walk the trails at any of the nearby parks or stop and fish. I also usually have my fly rod with me as well.
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I wear what is appropriate for the kind of riding I'm doing. Work out lycra shorts, jersey, gloves. Coffee run shirt shorts. Commute t shirt, shorts. I live close to work and my work doesn't require showering to preform.
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Wise words! Im now convinced that Im right and the eejits are just to be pitied. Although Im Scottish, its English Leather and pink undies for me from now on. Lets see them get a laugh out of that!
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Its not that I don't like a laugh, but this is the sort of casual remarks that hurt a lot of otherwise ordinary people ie one in four.
Come on, more intelligent jokes please.
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That's the spirit -- give people a laugh. Why not. Consider it as contributing to the health and well being of your fellow man. You'll be doing them a great favor by lowering their stress levels.
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Don't wear replica team sponsored road race kit, unless your training ride, shopping trip,pleasure ride, or train connection is subject to contraction obligations!!!
The further you are away from your bike the more ridiculous you look in lycra!!
Personally I wear sweat wicking normal cloths. I have been known to wear airtex and plain lycra, handle downs, victoria secrets..........
The further you are away from your bike the more ridiculous you look in lycra!!
Personally I wear sweat wicking normal cloths. I have been known to wear airtex and plain lycra, handle downs, victoria secrets..........
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I really suspect this is your imagination: people are cool with you riding a clown bike, but suddenly get all worried if you are in lycra? I suspect the difference is you, not them.
Where are you? In London, I don't think you'd get a reaction to a folding bike of any sort, while in Melbourne (for instance) the small wheels and the fold draw the eye no matter what.
Personally, 7 miles is around or just below the threshold of wanting to change when I get to work, but you may pedal faster.
(bhyte, I agree with your point, but it;s not the most egregious offence of that type even this week! https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-24278768)
Where are you? In London, I don't think you'd get a reaction to a folding bike of any sort, while in Melbourne (for instance) the small wheels and the fold draw the eye no matter what.
Personally, 7 miles is around or just below the threshold of wanting to change when I get to work, but you may pedal faster.
(bhyte, I agree with your point, but it;s not the most egregious offence of that type even this week! https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-24278768)
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I'm with jefmcg here. It's the dinky bike, not the spray-on gear, especially if you are average height or higher, that makes them look and laugh. I wear bike shorts on any bike, and there are definitely more smiles and odd looks come when I'm on the folder. But even I roll around on the floor laughing when the spouse rolls past on his folder. He's just over 6 foot tall, and most of that is leg. Long legs, long person, tiny wheels and spandex is something for the Comedy Network.
Can we have pictures of the leather and pink underwear please?
Can we have pictures of the leather and pink underwear please?
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I'm with jefmcg here. It's the dinky bike, not the spray-on gear, especially if you are average height or higher, that makes them look and laugh. I wear bike shorts on any bike, and there are definitely more smiles and odd looks come when I'm on the folder. But even I roll around on the floor laughing when the spouse rolls past on his folder. He's just over 6 foot tall, and most of that is leg. Long legs, long person, tiny wheels and spandex is something for the Comedy Network.
Can we have pictures of the leather and pink underwear please?
Can we have pictures of the leather and pink underwear please?
Pictures with the leather and pink undies -- oh do post!!
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They are not pointing and laughing at you, They are laughing at the little circus bike your riding....
Seriously, I consider it VERY GOOD if any drivers focuses on me. Most of the time I think we are almost invisible despite our best efforts.
Seriously, I consider it VERY GOOD if any drivers focuses on me. Most of the time I think we are almost invisible despite our best efforts.